Music 2021 MTV VMAs winners: See the full list By Jason Lamphier Jason Lamphier Jason Lamphier is a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly who covers news and music. Before joining EW, he was an editor at The New York Observer, Out, and Interview. EW's editorial guidelines and Jolie Lash Updated on September 12, 2021 11:45PM EDT The MTV Video Music Awards took place at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Sunday night, with Doja Cat hosting the ceremony and music's biggest stars vying for those famed Moonperson statues. The night's big winner was Lil Nas X, who took home multiple awards, including the coveted Video of the Year trophy as well as honors for Best Direction and Best Visual Effects, all for his single "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)." The artist dedicated his Video of the Year statute to "the gay agenda," a cheeky, layered reference to the queer-positive imagery and messaging he's presented with his recent singles. Other winners included Olivia Rodrigo, who won Best New Artist and Song of the Year (for "Drivers License"); Justin Bieber, who won both Artist of the Year and Best Pop, for his song "Peaches," featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon; Billie Eilish, who won Video for Good for her ballad "Your Power"; BTS, who won Group of the Year; and Travis Scott, who won Best Hip-Hop for "Franchise" (featuring Young Thug & M.I.A.). MTV Video Music Awards winners Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish. Kevin Mazur/getty images; ANGELA WEISS/getty images; Jeff Kravitz/getty images Bieber returned to perform on the VMAs stage for the first time since his emotional breakdown in 2015. After joining the Kid Laroi for a rendition of their hit single "Stay," he sang "Ghost" off his recent solo album Justice. Meanwhile, Chloe Bailey, older half of sister R&B duo Chloe x Halle, proved she's a real boss with her debut solo performance, making the audience beg for more with her new single, "Have Mercy." Lil Nas X made his own grand comeback alongside rapper Jack Harlow. The pair performed their new hit "Industry Baby," mirroring the viral music video that showed them locked up in Montero State Prison. Nas came out dressed in full drum-major regalia and conducted the song's blaring horns before rapping his verse shirtless with backup dancers portraying inmates. They eventually all ended up in nothing more than sparkly pink bottoms. And speaking of bottoms, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez made separate cameos at the start of the event, toasting MTV for its 40th anniversary. Clad in leather, the former shared her story of first coming to New York City at the age of 19 and being dropped off by a cab driver at the "center" of it all: in Times Square, home of MTV headquarters. After declaring, "We're still here, motherf---ers," the Queen of Pop turned to exit the stage, flaunting a substantial portion of her backside. Other highlights: Normani delivered a show-stopping performance of "Wild Side" that nodded to both Aaliyah and Janet Jackson. And in a touching moment, before Foo Fighters accepted their Global Icon Award, the band paid tribute to late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts during a medley of their hits in which drummer Taylor Hawkins' kit blazed the message "Charlie, RIP." Check out the full list of winners below: GROUP OF THE YEAR WINNER: BTSBlackpinkCNCOFoo FightersJonas BrothersMaroon 5Silk SonicTwenty One Pilots GLOBAL ICON AWARD HONOREE: Foo Fighters VIDEO OF THE YEAR Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic RecordsDJ Khaled ft. Drake: "Popstar" (Starring Justin Bieber) – OVO /We The Best/Epic RecordsDoja Cat ft. SZA: "Kiss Me More" – Kemosabe Records/RCA RecordsEd Sheeran: "Bad Habits" – Atlantic RecordsWINNER: Lil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" – Columbia RecordsThe Weeknd: "Save Your Tears" – XO / Republic Records ARTIST OF THE YEAR Ariana Grande – Republic RecordsDoja Cat – Kemosabe Records/RCA RecordsWINNER: Justin Bieber – Def JamMegan Thee Stallion – 300 EntertainmentOlivia Rodrigo – Geffen RecordsTaylor Swift – Republic Records SONG OF THE YEAR 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: "Mood" – Records LLC/Columbia RecordsDoja Cat: "Say So" – Kemosabe/RCA RecordsBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: "Leave the Door Open" – Aftermath Entertainment/Atlantic RecordsBTS: "Dynamite" – Bighit MusicCardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic RecordsDua Lipa: "Levitating" – Warner RecordsWINNER: Olivia Rodrigo: "Drivers License" – Geffen Records BEST NEW ARTIST 24kGoldn – Records LLC/Columbia RecordsGiveon – Epic Records/Not So FastThe Kid Laroi – Columbia RecordsWINNER: Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen RecordsPolo G – Columbia RecordsSaweetie – Warner Records PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Wallows: "Are You Bored Yet?" – Atlantic RecordsAshnikko: "Daisy" – Warner RecordsSaint Jhn: "Gorgeous" – Godd Complexx/HITCO24kGoldn: "Coco" – Records LLC/Columbia RecordsJC Stewart: "Break My Heart" – Elektra Music GroupLatto: "Sex Lies" – RCA RecordsMadison Beer: "Selfish" – Epic Records/Sing It LoudThe Kid Laroi: "Without You" – Columbia RecordsWINNER: Olivia Rodrigo: "Drivers License" – Geffen RecordsGirl in Red: "Serotonin" – World in Red/AWALFousheé: "My Slime" – RCA RecordsJxdn: "Think About Me" – DTA Records/Elektra Music Group BEST COLLABORATION 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: "Mood" – Records LLC/Columbia RecordsCardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic RecordsWINNER: Doja Cat ft. SZA: "Kiss Me More" – Kemosabe Records/RCA RecordsDrake ft. Lil Durk: "Laugh Now Cry Later" – OVO/Republic RecordsJustin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon: "Peaches" – Def JamMiley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa: "Prisoner" – RCA Records BEST POP Ariana Grande: "Positions" – Republic RecordsBillie Eilish: "Therefore I Am" – Darkroom/Interscope RecordsBTS: "Butter" – Bighit MusicHarry Styles: "Treat People With Kindness" – Columbia RecordsWINNER: Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon: "Peaches" – Def JamOlivia Rodrigo: "Good 4 U" – Geffen RecordsShawn Mendes: "Wonder" – Island RecordsTaylor Swift: "Willow" – Republic Records BEST HIP-HOP Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic RecordsDrake ft. Lil Durk: "Laugh Now Cry Later" – OVO/Republic RecordsLil Baby ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "On Me (remix)" – Quality Control/MotownMoneybagg Yo – "Said Sum" – N-Less Entertainment/Interscope RecordsPolo G: "Rapstar" – Columbia RecordsWINNER: Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A.: "Franchise" – Cactus Jack/Epic Records BEST ROCK Evanescence: "Use My Voice" – BMGFoo Fighters: "Shame Shame" – Roswell Records/RCA RecordsWINNER: John Mayer: "Last Train Home" – Columbia RecordsThe Killers: "My Own Soul's Warning" – IslandKings Of Leon: "The Bandit" – RCA RecordsLenny Kravitz: "Raise Vibration" – Roxie Records/BMG BEST ALTERNATIVE Bleachers: "Stop Making This Hurt" – RCA RecordsGlass Animals: "Heat Waves" – Republic RecordsImagine Dragons: "Follow You" – Kidinakorner/Interscope RecordsWINNER: Machine Gun Kelly ft. Blackbear: "My Ex's Best Friend" – Bad Boy/Interscope RecordsTwenty One Pilots: "Shy Away" – Fueled By Ramen BEST LATIN Bad Bunny x Jhay Cortez: "Dákiti" – The OrchardWINNER: Billie Eilish & Rosalía: "Lo Vas A Olvidar" – Darkroom/Interscope RecordsBlack Eyed Peas and Shakira: "Girl Like Me" – Epic RecordsBalvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Tainy: "Un Die (One Day)" – Universal Music Latino/Neon16Karol G: "Bichota" – Universal Music LatinoMaluma: "Hawái" – Sony Music US Latin BEST R&B Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn, WizKid: "Brown Skin Girl" – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia RecordsWINNER: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: "Leave the Door Open" – Aftermath Entertainment/Atlantic RecordsChris Brown and Young Thug: "Go Crazy" – Chris Brown Entertainment/RCA RecordsGiveon: "Heartbreak Anniversary" – Epic Records/Not So FastH.E.R. ft. Chris Brown: "Come Through" - MBK Entertainment/RCA RecordsSZA: "Good Days" – Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records BEST K-POP (G)I-DLE: "Dumdi Dumdi" – Republic RecordsBlackpink and Selena Gomez: "Ice Cream" – YG Entertainment/Interscope RecordsWINNER: BTS – "Butter" – Bighit MusicMonsta X: "Gambler" – Starship EntertainmentSeventeen: "Ready to love" – Pledis EntertainmentTwice: "Alcohol-Free" – JYP Entertainment Company VIDEO FOR GOOD WINNER: Billie Eilish: "Your Power" – Darkroom/Interscope RecordsDemi Lovato: "Dancing With the Devil" – IslandH.E.R.: "Fight For You" – MBK Entertainment/RCA RecordsKane Brown: "Worldwide Beautiful" – Sony Music Nashville/RCA RecordsLil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" – Columbia RecordsPharrell Williams ft. Jay-Z: "Entrepreneur" – Columbia Records BEST DIRECTION Billie Eilish: "Your Power" – Darkroom / Interscope Records; Directed by: Billie EilishDJ Khaled ft. Drake: "Popstar (Starring Justin Bieber)" – OVO/We The Best/Epic Records – Directed by: Julien Christian Lutz a.k.a. Director XWINNER: Lil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" – Columbia Records – Directed by: Lil Nas X and Tanu MuinoTaylor Swift: "Willow" – Republic Records – Directed by: Taylor SwiftTravis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A: "Franchise" – Cactus Jack/Epic Records – Directed by: Travis ScottTyler, The Creator: "Lumberjack" – Columbia Records; Directed by: Wolf Haley BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid: "Brown Skin Girl" – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records – Cinematography by: Benoit Soler, Malik H. Sayeed, Mohammaed Atta Ahmed, Santiago Gonzalez, Ryan HelfantBillie Eilish: "Therefore I Am" – Darkroom/Interscope Records – Cinematography by: Rob WittFoo Fighters: "Shame Shame" – Roswell Records/RCA Records – Cinematography by: Santiago GonzalezJustin Bieber ft. Chance The Rapper: "Holy" – RBMG/Def Jam – Cinematography by: Elias TalbotLady Gaga: "911" – Interscope Records – Cinematography by: Jeff CronenwethLorde: "Solar Power" – Republic Records – Cinematography by: Andrew Stroud BEST ART DIRECTION Beyoncé, Shatta Wale, Major Lazer: "Already" – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records – Art Direction by: Susan Linns, Gerard SantosEd Sheeran: "Bad Habits" – Atlantic Records – Art Direction by: Alison DominitzLady Gaga: "911" – Interscope Records – Art Direction by: Tom Foden, Peter AndrusLil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" – Columbia Records – Art Direction by: John RichouxWINNER: Saweetie ft. Doja Cat: "Best Friend" – Warner Records – Art Direction by: Alec ContestabileTaylor Swift – "Willow" – Republic Records – Art Direction by: Ethan Tobman, Regina Fernandez BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Bella Poarch: "Build a Bitch" – Warner Records – Visual Effects by: Andrew Donoho, Denhov Visuals, Denis Strahhov, Rein Jakobson, Vahur Kuusk, Tatjana Pavlik, Yekaterina VetrovaColdplay: "Higher Power" – Atlantic Records – Visual Effects by: MathematicDoja Cat & The Weeknd – "You Right" – Kemosabe Records/RCA Records – Visual Effects by: La Pac, Anthony Lestremau, Julien Missaire, Petr Shkolniy, Alexi Bailla, Micha Sher, Antoine Hache, Mikros MPC, Nicolas Huget, Guillaume Ho Tsong Fang, Benjamin Lenfant, Stephane Pivron, MPC Bangalore, Chanakya Chander, Raju Ganesh, David RouxelGlass Animals: "Tangerine" – Republic Records – Visual Effects by: Ronan FourreauWINNER: Lil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" – Columbia Records – Visual Effects by: MathematicP!nk: "All I Know So Far" – RCA Records – Visual Effects by: BUF, VFX Supervisors: Dominique Vidal & Geoffrey Niquet, VFX Producers: Annabelle Zoellin & Camille Gibrat BEST CHOREOGRAPHY Ariana Grande – "34+35" – Republic Records – Choreography by: Brian Nicholson & Scott NicholsonBTS – "Butter" – Bighit Music – Choreography by: Son Sung with BHM Performance Directing TeamEd Sheeran – "Bad Habits" – Atlantic Records – Choreography by: Natricia BernardFoo Fighters – "Shame Shame" – Roswell Records/RCA Records – Choreography by: Nina McNeelyWINNER: Harry Styles – "Treat People With Kindness" – Columbia RecordsMarshmello & Halsey – "Be Kind" – Astralwerks/Capitol Records – Choreography by: Dani Vitale BEST EDITING WINNER: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: "Leave the Door Open" – Aftermath Entertainment/Atlantic Records – Editing by: Troy CharbonnetBTS: "Butter" – Bighit Music – Editing by: Yong Seok Choi from LumpensDrake: "What's Next" – OVO/Republic Records – Editing by: Noah KendalHarry Styles: "Treat People With Kindness" – Columbia RecordsJustin Bieber ft. 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